Friends of Scouting (FOS) Chair

The San Diego-Imperial Council relies heavily on units to raise Friends of Scouting (FOS) funds. The following functions are the responsibility of the FOS chair in cooperation with the treasurer.

  • Build an organization to enroll family members and Cub Scout leaders in FOS.
  • Enroll as a Friend of Scouting.
  • For every five families in the pack, recruit one person as an enroller.
  • Attend an FOS kickoff meeting.
  • Enroll each enroller as a Friend of Scouting.
  • Train enrollers.
  • Conduct report meetings.
  • Follow up until all FOS cards have been accounted for.
  • Give recognition to contributors and enrollers.
  • Along with the pack committee, provide public relations for FOS.